Shamita Shetty says sister Shilpa Shetty is 'blueprint for strength & grace', calls her 'her forever blessing'
Mumbai, June 8
Actress Shamita Shetty has penned a heartfelt birthday note for her elder sister and Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty on June 8.
Shamita called Shilpa as the 'blueprint for strength and grace' and describing her as her 'forever blessing'. The actress took to her social media account to share a series of cherished pictures featuring Shilpa.
The pictures shared by Shamita offer glimpses into her special bond with Shilpa.
In one picture, the sisters are seen twinning in elegant black outfits while posing together at a restaurant.
Another adorable photograph captures Shilpa surrounded by a litter of kittens on her lap. The post was accompanied by an emotional message from Shamita, who ask affectionately referred to Shilpa by her family nickname, Munki.
Sharing the pictures, Shamita wrote, 'Happy Birthday my darling Munki. My forever blessing. For me you've always been the blueprint for strength and grace, inspiring me in so many ways. Thank you for being my sister, my guiding light. Can't imagine my life without you. Love you to infinity.'
For the uninitiated, Shamita and Shilpa have often spoken about their close-knit bond over the years.
While Shilpa is fondly known as Munki within the family, Shamita's nickname is Tunki.
The sisters have always spoken about how they are each other's pillars of strength.
Interestingly, one of the most memorable moments from Shamita's life unfolded during her first stint on 'Bigg Boss' in 2009.
Hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, the season saw Shamita learning about Shilpa's engagement with Raj Kundra while she was inside the house.
The actress, back then, was visibly emotional and broke down upon hearing the news, overwhelmed by the surprise. For the uninitiated, Shamita even had to eventually exit the show midway to attend Shilpa Shetty's wedding to businessman Raj Kundra.
On the professional front, Shamita Shetty made her Bollywood debut with the blockbuster 'Mohabbatein' in 2000 and went on to feature in films such as 'Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai', 'Zeher', 'Fareb' and 'Cash'.
Apart from films, she has been a popular face on reality television, participating in shows including 'Bigg Boss 15' and 'Bigg Boss OTT'.
— IANS
Reader Comments
I appreciate the sentiment, but let's be honest - isn't this just another celebrity social media post? 🙄 Every day there's some actor or actress posting emotional notes and we treat it like news. Meanwhile, real issues like unemployment and inflation don't get half the coverage. Just saying.
As someone who grew up watching their films, this makes me emotional! 🥺 The picture with the kittens is adorable. Shilpa Shetty has handled so much in her personal life with such dignity, and it's nice to see Shamita acknowledging that. Sister goals, for real! 💕
I remember watching that Bigg Boss season when Shamita found out about Shilpa's engagement! That was such a genuine, unscripted moment - you could see how much they really care for each other. These celebrity bonds often feel fake, but this one seems authentic. Happy Birthday Shilpa ma'am!
It's refreshing to see positive family stories in Bollywood, given all the controversies we usually read about. The bond between these sisters seems genuine and it's great that they're so supportive of each other. All the best to both of them! 👏
Honestly, I find it a bit over-the-top. "Blueprint for strength and grace"? "Forever blessing"? It's a birthday, not a eulogy! But I guess that's how Bollywood folks talk. Still, their bond is sweet and I wish them both well. Just wish our news wasn't full of this stuff all the time.
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